{"id":6154,"date":"2026-01-09T17:04:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T17:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6154"},"modified":"2026-01-09T17:04:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T17:04:57","slug":"mcqs-based-on-ancient-history-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=6154","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Ancient History &#8211; (17)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. Who were the Panis in the Rig Veda?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Worshippers of Indra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enemies who stole cattle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Priests of fire rituals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Charioteers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Enemies who stole cattle <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Panis were described as enemies of the Aryans in the Rig Veda:<br\/>\n\n&bull; They were known to steal or hide cattle, which was a vital economic resource.<br\/>\n\n&bull; This led to battles like Gavisthi (search for cows).<br\/>\n\n&bull; The Panis may have been non-Aryan tribes, and their conflicts symbolize Aryan expansion into new territories.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. Which goddess is most frequently mentioned in the Rig Veda?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Aditi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Prithvi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ushas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Sarasvati<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Ushas <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Ushas, the goddess of dawn, is one of the most celebrated female deities in the Rig Veda:<br\/>\n\n&bull; She is mentioned 300 times, with 20 hymns dedicated to her.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Represents the coming of light, hope, and prosperity.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Unlike other goddesses, Ushas has an active role, and her descriptions are poetic and detailed.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Which deity in the Rig Veda is associated with law, order, and punishing wrongdoers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Indra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Varuna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Agni<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Soma<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Varuna <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Varuna is the god of cosmic order (rita) and moral law:<br\/>\n\n&bull; He oversees the natural and ethical order.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Uses fetters (ropes) to bind wrongdoers.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Often associated with sovereignty, truth, and justice.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Varuna is seen as an all-seeing deity, knowing the deeds and thoughts of all.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. Which of the following is NOT a priestly function mentioned in the Rig Veda?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Hotri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Potri<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mahishi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Adhvaryu<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Mahishi <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> &bull; Hotri: Recites hymns during yajnas<br\/>\n\n&bull; Potri: Prepares the sacrificial space<br\/>\n\n&bull; Adhvaryu: Manages physical details of the yajna<br\/>\n\n&bull; Mahishi: Is NOT a priest; she is the chief queen of the Rajan<br\/>\n\nThis shows the specialized roles of sacrificial priests in Vedic rituals.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. Which of the following statements is false regarding women in the Rig Vedic period?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Women composed hymns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Child marriage was prevalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They attended assemblies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They could choose their husbands<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Child marriage was prevalent <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Rig Vedic women had:<br\/>\n\n&bull; Access to education and Upanayana (initiation).<br\/>\n\n&bull; Composed hymns, e.g., Lopamudra, Ghosha, Apala.<br\/>\n\n&bull; Participated in assemblies (Vidatha).<br\/>\n\n&bull; Practiced Swayamvara\u2014choosing their husband.<br\/>\n\n&bull; There is no mention of child marriage, sati, or purdah in the Rig Veda.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. Who were the Panis in the Rig Veda? View Answer Correct Option: 2. 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